Regional News of Thursday, 21 May 2026

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Motorbike rider killed on spot in freak accident at Adansi Asokwa

A snipped of the accident scene

A motorbike rider has reportedly died while several others have sustained injuries following a multi-vehicle accident at the Adansi Asokwa junction in Ashanti Region, directly opposite the Desert Filling Station, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The accident involved a Toyota Voxy, a Transit vehicle, a KIA truck and a motorbike.

According to a viral video shared on X on May 21, 2026, the KIA truck reportedly experienced brake failure, causing the driver to lose control and crash into traders by the roadside before colliding with the other vehicles.

Two traders were reportedly injured in the incident and rushed to hospital for medical treatment.

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The motorbike rider is reported to have died on the spot, while occupants of the Toyota Voxy and Transit vehicle sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Eyewitnesses at the scene said the crash caused panic among traders and commuters in the area as residents rushed to assist the injured before emergency responders arrived.

Authorities are yet to officially comment on the incident or confirm the number of casualties and the exact cause of the crash.

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